This member of the Malvaceae
family was given this name by Carl Linnaeus in 1753. Some of them
later names is being used frequently, like DC's Bombax
malabaricum andSchott & Endl'.s Salmalia
malabarica. It is now found from Afghanistan to China,
grown for it's cotton. It might originate from India. It will grow
in a vide range of soil with some to lots of water and some to lots
of sun. Fast growing, it can reach 30 meters with a one meter truck
within 50 years. The bright red flowers appears numerous in winter.